Iran Nuclear Program Essay

Iran’s nuclear program was not always seen as a controversial aspect of Iran’s domestic policy. As a matter of fact, the origins of the Iranian program began in the 1950’s with the support of the United States. Research and development of a nuclear program began once Tehran joined Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Atoms for Peace initiative and signed treaty No.4898. On December 8, 1953 during the 470th Plenary Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly the Atoms for Peace Program was launched by Eisenhower. International dynamics set by the Cold War provided an incentive for American scientists to “allow all peoples of all nations to see that…the great Powers of the earth, both of the East and of the West, are interested in human aspirations first rather than in building up the …show more content…
By 1953, atomic energy has already proved its worth in America. And in front of the General Assembly, Eisenhower agreed to spread the knowledge with the world.
Iran’s nuclear program became official in March 5, 1957 once Iran and the United States mutually agreed to United Nations Treaty No. 4898. Text of the Agreement For Co-Operation Between The Government of the United States of America and the Government of Iran Concerning Civil Uses of Atomic Energy state that “the Government of Iran desires to pursue a research and development program looking toward the realization of the peaceful and humanitarian uses of atomic energy.” Motivated by the ideals of the Atoms for Peace policy, “the Government of the United